Afina had just made the most difficult decision of her life. She said Good-bye to the lion she loved, the father of her cubs, that may not even live. She thought of her father. Her real Father. What he would say, what he would do. Sighing she began to sing.

"If you were with me now. I'd find myself in you. If you were with me now. Your the only one who knew. All the things we planned to do." She walked by the old tree were he taught her about life and death, love and pain. "I want to live my life. The way you said I would" "Never forget your dreams Bahiya. They keep you going" He told her. "This world will never see. My dreams that just won't be." She stared up to the sky. She knew her Father was they're somewhere. "I want to fly on my Father's wings. To places I have never been. There is so much i've never seen. And I can feel his heartbeat still. I want to do great things. On my Father's wings." "On my Father's wings" She sang more softly.

"Well, well, well Afina." said a deep voice behind her. It sent chills up her spine. "I hear you've gotten yourself pregnant."

"Yes I-I have." she said timidly. "I know you m ust be angry but, please, please don't hurt my children." She begged him. "They haven't done anything to you."

"They're an embarrassment. Do you realize what position we're in? Did Aaliyah ever get herself pregnant? No." Abasi replied.

"Your not my never were, never will."

Abasi smirked. "Why would I want to be Who's their father anyway? If you even know."

"Scar. I made a huge mistake. But please, don't hurt my babies."

"I always knew he was trouble, but you never listened to me Afina. And now, your child is going to get killed."

"Don't you have a heart? Let them live I beg of you! Do what you want with me, but let them live!" She knew there was little chance of saving them. But she had to try. "I never asked for anything. I never asked for you to stop beating me. But I'm asking now, let them live.

"That, is out of the question." He told her under his breath.

Afina couldn't take it, now she had to something to fight for, just as he was about to pin her down. She ran. She ran for her cubs safety. She ran for her.

Abasi snorted with annoyance and chased her. Afina didn't know what she was doing, she just knew she had to get her cubs away from him. And for some reason she screamed. Knowing no one who would hear it would do anything. As he started gaining on her, someone jumped out from a rock. Afina stopped, and looked back. Scar was attacking Abasi. Abasi was probably going to kill him.

"Scar!" She cried. Somehow Scar had managed to pin him down. "Afina, run. Hide. I'll come get you. I promise. Go!"

Afina looked at him for a split second, than she continued running. She found an old den to hide in. She felt her stomache and sighed with relief. They seemed fine. "That was a close one babies." she said softly "Your Daddy is so brave." she looked out at the setting sun. "I just hope he's okay."

Afina decided to go too sleep, she hoped Scar would come for her. She laid down, being careful of her abdomen. After a few hours Afina was woken up by a voice calling her name. She'd never been more relieved to hear that voice.

"Scar!" She ran up to him hugging him harder then ever. Which received a whimper from Scar. "Sorry." she said letting him go. "I'm just so happy to see you!"

"Afina." He said softly. "It's over. He can never hurt you, or our cubs. Ever."

"Are you serious?" She breathed. "I can't tell you how long I've been waiting to hear that."

"Are the cubs okay?"

"They're fine. Are you okay?"

"I'm fine. So, what are you gonna tell the rest of the pride?

"That he was hunting and was attacked by wildebeest or something." She said looking down. "Can I tell you something?"

"Sure." He said. "Anything."

"The lionessess in my family aren't good at carrying children." She sighed. "My Mother had a miscarriage before me and my twin."

"You have a twin?" He asked. She'd never told him this before.

"Had. Something went wrong and he died at birth." Afina sighed. "And Aaliyah had three miscarriages."

"But your a strong lioness Afina." He said.

"Yeah, but what if Abasi did something? It doesn't help my odds of having them. So, this doesn't change anything."

"I see. Well, thanks for trying to protect me. I need to go now."

"Bye." she said softly. Afina started on her way home.

Her mother was waiting for her. "Afina! Where have you been? Where's Abasi?"

"He's dead Mama, he can't hurt us." Said Afina.

Sauda hugged her daughter "Oh Afina. That's such good news."

Afina hugged back. "Mama?" She said seriously. "That's not all."

Sauda sensed her seriousness. "Yes dear?" She said breaking the hug.

Afina took a deep breath. "I'm..pregnant. Scar's the father but we... said good-bye." Afina sighed. "With our family history, plus the fact Abasi beat me, I don't know my chance of carrying them."

"Oh honey I'm sorry" Sauda put her arm around Afina "You never get a break do you?"

Afina laid her head on her mothers shoulder. "I wish Dad were here. He always knew what to say"

"I know honey. But, no matter what, I'm here for you."

"Thanks Mama" she whispered closing her eyes.

Later that night, Afina was sleeping in her cave. Then, somehow, she found herself in a large area. Completely white. It was calm, soothing in a fashion. Afina looked around, and there, a few yards away. Stood her father. He was as tall, and handsome as she remembered.

"Afina." He called to her in a soothing voice.

"Papa?" She asked quietly, almost afraid even moving would make him disappear.

The brown lion made his way toward Afina. He gave her a warm, Fatherly embrace. "It's me honey. It's really me"

Afina hugged him. "Oh Papa, I've missed you so much." She said softly.

"I know honey, I've been watching you." His gold eyes became sad. "I'm so sorry. You've been through so much."

"It's okay Papa. I'm fine now."

"No your not honey. You need someone. though you won't addmit it" Afina knew what he ment.

"But I don't want him to get stuck with a family he dosn't want."

"But he dosewant them Afina. I know you've been hurt pretty much everyday of your life. But theyare going to need him. And so will you." Afua looked at his daughter.

Afina hugged her father. "I do need him." She looked up at her father. "I need you too Papa."

Afua smiled at her. "I'll always be with you Bahiya"he said using her nickname, meaning beautiful. "And you are a pillar of strength. But it's okay to let someone else help you." He looked deep into her violet eyes. Your going to be a wonderful mother. And if you let him, Scar will be a great father." He kissed her head. Good luck my Bahiya"

Afina woke up in her cave. Smiling. "Thanks Papa."

Thank you everyone for their patience! I've been reaaaal busy. The song I used was My Father's Wings from one of my favorite movies Quest For Camelot. Thanks to Grey dog, rozaveRnB and TanabiisAwesome for the reviews! Also, I've been thinking of doing a little thing called Question Of The Chapter (QOTC) So my author notes aren't so boring. QOTC today is: If my fanfic became a movie, who should Afina's singing voice be (I'd like to be her speaking voice only)?

Authors answer: Lady GaGa. I think our voices are similar plus I love her.